Academics
At Barton, you can achieve your educational and career goals in no time! Barton offers transfer programs designed to easily transfer to a four year college and many career program options to put you on a faster track to employment.
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High Schoolers - Save
Money on Classes
Current Kansas high school students can save money on Barton classes with tuition rates ($50 per credit hour) or scholarship rates ($75 per credit hour)!
Serving Those Who Serve:
Build Your Career in Federal HR
Designed for transitioning servicemembers, military spouses, and civilian learners, Barton's Federal Human Resources program equips you with the skills to step directly into federal HR roles!
Program Highlight:
Scales Tech
Barton’s Scale Technician Certificate Program equips students with the essential technical skills needed to enter the weights and measures industry—a field with growing demand and career stability.
Events
College News
September 23, 2026
Story by Joe Vinduska
Children aged 3-11 who love being creative can enjoy an afternoon of artistic expression led by Barton Dance Theatre students from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Fine Arts Building.
Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Case New Holland Lab in the Technical Building, T186. Donors will be able to sign up for a $15 e-gift card from the American Red Cross.
The Shafer Art Gallery will come alive for an evening of costumes, music, and celebration during the annual Bill McKown Masquerade Ball from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 9.
The Barton Performing Arts Department will host its annual, free “Autumn Arts” sneak preview concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
Barton Community College continues to provide Kansas high school students with affordable opportunities to earn college credit, explore career pathways, and get a head start on their education before graduating from high school.
Barton’s Fine and Performing Arts faculty will come together for a special collaborative event showcasing their talents through live performances and displayed art pieces inspired by their colleague’s creative work at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
